WSF: Is Another World Possible? WSF: Is Another World Possible?
At a time of economic, climatic and political crisis, advocates of social justice gathered for the annual World Social Forum to contemplate a new vision for a better world.
Feb 13, 2009 / Feature / Tim Costello and Brendan Smith
Jim Harney, 1940-2008 Jim Harney, 1940-2008
Guided by the principles of liberation theology, he devoted his life to the pursuit of peace and social justice.
Feb 6, 2009 / Editorial / Laura Foner and David Weinstein
Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It
Youth organizers have reason to hope green jobs can help change young lives.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Kristina Rizga
‘Global Gag Rule’ Lifted ‘Global Gag Rule’ Lifted
With little fanfare, Obama has reversed one of the most damaging GOP policies ever visited on developing nations, which deprived millions of women of family planning services.
Jan 25, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
Bishop Gene Robinson on Hope for Obama, LGBT President Bishop Gene Robinson on Hope for Obama, LGBT President
With Barack Obama's inauguration, Gene Robinson has hope that an openly gay person can become president in the future.
Jan 21, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show
Ten Things You Can Do About the War in Congo Ten Things You Can Do About the War in Congo
What you can do about the war in the Congo.
Jan 15, 2009 / Editorial / The Nation
Prop 8: Did Mormons Go to Far? Prop 8: Did Mormons Go to Far?
The IRS forbids religious organizations from "substantially" lobbying for political legislation. Did the Mormon Church violate this law?
Jan 15, 2009 / Video / American News Project
Grieving Over Gaza Grieving Over Gaza
Some of us, as Israelis, are grieving over what we have become. Blaming the other side with a roster of rehearsed clichés cannot mitigate the grief.
Jan 14, 2009 / Editorial / Anat Biletzki
Can Labor Revive the American Dream? Can Labor Revive the American Dream?
The business lobby declares war on the Employee Free Choice Act.
Jan 8, 2009 / Feature / Esther Kaplan
Vision for a New Foreign Policy Vision for a New Foreign Policy
As a new president takes charge, it is time to talk together, to walk together and to work together. It is the only time we have.
Jan 6, 2009 / Editorial / Cora Weiss